I walk quite a lot, about 2 miles daily to the railway station and back and then I take my golden retriever x labrador for a good walk 1-3 miles most days. My dog is still a youngster and walks at a really fast pace, fast enough for me to get slightly out of breath. If I didn't have my dog, I'd retreat to my bed for sure.

I used to be quite a good middle distance runner, back in the day. I gave it up when my depression really hit big time and never started again. I actually find adrenaline makes me weepy, so I have to be careful what exercise I choose anything too competitive or stimulating and the tears start rolling. Also, like Gayle I have had plantar fasciitis, wow it is painful. I did buy a swimsuit in the summer, but have never got round to going to the pool. It seems motivation and fear are the barriers between me and taking more exercise. While I can't say that exercise improves my depression, it certainly keeps me functioning. So I'll keep taking a brisk walk with MY dog who is a happy soul with her head full of pink, fluffy, happy thoughts and hope some of them wear off on me.